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Direction Sense question 8
Sheela walks 15 m East, turns right and walks 5 m, turns right and walks 20 m, then turns left and walks 7 m. How far and in which direction is she from the starting point?
- 12 m South
- 13 m South-East
- 13 m South-West
- 17 m South-West
Answer and explanation
Answer: C. 13 m South-West
Explanation: East 15, South 5, West 20, South 7. Net: 5 m West and 12 m South, so distance = √(5² + 12²) = 13 m towards South-West.
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